In 1993, Sheffield Eagles paid Hull a fee of £83,000 for Lee Jackson (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £164,900 in 2013),[3] this makes him the most expensive hooker in the history of rugby league.[4]

He later joined the Newcastle Knights, helping them to Grand Final success in 1997. He returned to Britain and had spells with Leeds, Hull, and York before retiring. He is now a taxi driver working in Hull.